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Gregory Barbaccia and Amy Gleason among senior federal speakers at Washington D.C. conference
By Richard Johnstone on 18/05/2026 | Updated on 18/05/2026
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where Government Service Delivery 2026 will be held. Photo by APK via Wikimedia Commons under CC 4.0
Senior leaders from across the US federal government will come together in Washington, D.C. this June for Government Service Delivery 2026, a conference focused on improving how government delivers services through technology, data and digital transformation.
The event, hosted by Global Government Forum, will bring together federal CIOs, senior officials and international government leaders to share practical insights on how public services can become more efficient, secure and user-centred.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Gregory Barbaccia, Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget (subject to final approvals)
- Amy Gleason, Acting Administrator, U.S. DOGE Service (USDS) and Strategic Advisor, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (subject to final approvals)
- Michael Lynch, Deputy Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration
The conference, taking place on June 11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, will provide a rare opportunity for federal leaders to share insights directly with an audience of government practitioners.
Government Service Delivery 2026: Find out more and register here
Sessions will explore key challenges and priorities across government, including:
- Implementing artificial intelligence in public services
- Strengthening cybersecurity and resilience
- Improving the use of data in government decision-making
- Delivering greater efficiency in IT procurement
- Tackling fraud and risk across public services
- Building a workforce equipped for digital government
Additional speakers from across US federal government include:
- Brian Epley, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Sonny Bhagowalia, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Pavan Pidugu, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation
- Dawn Zimmer, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy
- David Shive, Chief Information Officer, U.S. General Services Administration
- Eric Sidle, Chief Information Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development
The conference will also feature international perspectives from senior leaders including:
- Dario Genua, Secretary of Innovation, Science and Technology, Argentina
- Katarzyna Zajkowska, Director of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland
- Emily Middleton, Interim Director General for Digital Transformation, Government Digital Service, UK
- Gulsanna Mamediieva, Adviser to the Vice Prime Minister, Ukraine
- Elsa Pilichowski, Director for Public Governance, OECD
View the full list of speakers here
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Croatia arrives in Northern Virginia as World Cup excitement builds
VIRGINIA – World Cup excitement continued to grow across the Washington region Tuesday as Croatia’s national soccer team arrived at Dulles International Airport ahead of the tournament.
The team’s plane touched down shortly before 4:30 p.m. under clear skies at a private area of the airport. While fans were not able to greet the players upon arrival, media crews watched as team members eventually boarded buses and departed the airport, with some players waving as they passed by.
The buses carrying the team were escorted from the airport by Alexandria police as Croatia headed to its World Cup home base in Alexandria.
Local perspective:
The team’s arrival comes just days after Alexandria celebrated Croatia with a community festival called “Flavors & Sounds of Croatia.” The family-friendly event featured music, games and cultural activities while highlighting the growing partnership between the city and Croatia.
Alexandria was selected by the Croatian national team as its base camp for the tournament. The team is expected to stay at a local hotel and train at a high school in the city during its time in the region.
Local businesses are also joining the celebration.
Shops throughout Old Town Alexandria are participating in “Shop the Checkers,” a promotion featuring Croatian-themed displays, discounts, giveaways and flags displayed outside participating stores, according to city officials.
What you can do:
World Cup festivities are planned throughout the D.C. area in the coming weeks.
District officials announced public watch parties will begin Friday at Franklin Park, where fans can gather to watch matches, including the United States’ game against Paraguay.
Additional events are scheduled for June 19 to 21 at Tingey Plaza in Navy Yard
The Source: Information from FOX 5 D.C. reporting, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office and the Croatian Football Federation.
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